recruitment intern - seattle.

Spherion Staffing & Recruiting invites you to join our Seattle team as a Recruitment Intern. In this role, you will support end-to-end talent acquisition efforts, engage with candidates, and help connect top local talent with great career opportunities. You will work alongside experienced recruiters to build real-world skills in sourcing, interviewing, and candidate management, all while maintaining the flexibility you need to succeed both academically and professionally.

- Location: In-Office (University Village, Seattle - convenient to public transit)
- Free parking available
- Part-Time
- Flexible hours to accommodate class schedules

Compensation and Benefits:
- $22.00 per hour
- Hands-on mentorship and professional development in talent acquisition
- Paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and holiday pay

Responsibilities:
- Assist with end-to-end talent acquisition tasks, including candidate sourcing, initial outreach, resume screening, and onboarding coordination
- Shadow and conduct preliminary candidate screenings and structured interviews to evaluate qualifications
- Learn and utilize sourcing tools, including LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean search techniques, and job boards to connect with potential candidates
- Work alongside recruiters and hiring managers to learn how role requirements, job descriptions, and salary benchmarks are developed
- Represent Spherion as a brand ambassador at local job fairs, university campus events, and community career workshops
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate records in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) while learning employment compliance standards
- Provide professional and timely communication to candidates to support a positive, responsive recruitment experience
- Track basic recruitment data and metrics to help evaluate sourcing channels and support team reports

Working hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Various Shifts Available)

Skills:
- Familiarity with using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) to share company culture and engage target audiences
- Basic exposure to or enthusiasm for learning recruitment tools, search techniques, candidate databases, or analytics
- Basic understanding of or willingness to learn non-discriminatory hiring practices and employment compliance guidelines
- Prior coursework, internship experience, or strong interest in HR, recruiting, customer service, or administrative roles

Education:
High School

Experience:
0-1 years

Qualifications:
- Currently pursuing or graduated recently with a Bachelor?s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field
- Strong sense of reliability, professional integrity, and accountability in managing daily tasks and deadlines
- Excellent active listening, verbal, and written communication skills to present opportunities clearly and engage with applicants
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain detailed, accurate candidate records
- Adaptable and proactive attitude with the ability to solve problems and thrive in a fast-paced environment


Bring your enthusiasm for people and eagerness to learn HR to a team that supports your growth! Apply today to kickstart your recruiting career while keeping a schedule that works around your classes.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).